In the exhibition Poles Apart:
The Arctic and Antarctic by Galen Rowell, audiences are invited to take
an exhilarating visual tour to the polar regions of the earth. Renowned
photographer Galen Rowell uses his camera to reveal the fascinating differences
between the northern Arctic and southern Antarctic.

The
harsh beauty of the polar regions has long captured the imagination of adventurers
of every sort; explorers, scientists, world travelers, and those who are
simply curious about these mysterious places. The forbidding terrain and
exotic wildlife appeal to one's sense of wonder, and while many think the
two poles are similar, the Arctic and Antarctic are vastly different. In
his photographic exhibition Poles Apart, Galen Rowell highlights
these contrasts, using side-by-side photographs to illustrate the differences.
The group of approximately 40 images provide a good balance of landscapes,
wildlife, and human habitation. Left: Galen Rowell,
Untitled

In addition to highlighting contrasts between the two polar
regions, Rowell also focuses on their essential spirit. The Arctic and Antarctic
are more pristine than any other areas of the earth. Rowell shows how the
two territories have become metaphors for the intangible elements that define
the earth's wild places.

During his career, Rowell has made numerous journeys to
the polar regions. To further deepen his understanding of the two areas,
he received a grant from the National Science Foundation in 1992 to visit
Antarctica and research Poles Apart.

Born in 1940, Galen Rowell has devoted his life to wilderness
exploration, photography, and writing. His work has often appeared in National
Geographic Magazine, Life, Climbing Magazine, and other major
publications. A prolific author, other book titles include Galen Rowell's
Vision: The Art of Adventure Photography (1993), and Mountain Light:
In Search of Dynamic Landscape (1986).

In conjunction with the exhibition, Mr. Rowell will be
at the National Museum of Wildlife Art on Tuesday, September 28 for a lecture
and book signing. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE
to members, $5.00 for non-members. Mr. Rowell may be reached in Emeryville,
California at 510-601-9000, or via his website at www.mountainlight.com.

This exhibition has been generously supported by Elizabeth
McCabe, Pioneer of Jackson Hole, and the Jackson Hole Guide.